On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Growth capital platform Infinity Recycling (IRC) has announced the final close of its Circular Plastics Fund I SCSp (CPF), exceeding the fund’s €150 million target and securing €175 million in committed capital from institutional investors and value chain partners worldwide.
As paper fibre continues to make inroads as the packaging material of choice for brands across a range of sectors, Neil Osment, Managing Director of packaging market research company NOA, takes a look at some of the more niche products that are gaining traction.
BOBST and Henkel have combined their skillsets in a bid to pursue optimized machine operations, environmentally conscious adhesives, paper-based flexible packaging barriers, and more.
Corrugated and flexo printing solutions provider LeadEdge Flexo has launched its 347 Plate Sealer, developed to improve additional production efficiencies.
Two of Aldi’s own-label butter lines will now be sold in home-recyclable, paper-based wrap packaging – a move hoped to help remove over 10 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation every year.
Aura has found that 27% of packaging professionals are unsure whether their company is on track to meet its sustainability targets, while 79% have limited knowledge of, or need help with, current and future packaging regulations – yet 22% feel that their supply chains are becoming more sustainable.
ATS-Tanner is utilizing a minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled polypropylene in its high-strength banding film, which aims to reduce reliance on virgin plastics while complying with ultrasonic and heat sealing technologies.
Holmen Iggesund has launched Invercote Touch, an uncoated paperboard designed to meet the growing demand for ‘sustainable’ and visually appealing packaging materials while maintaining printability.
In an era where the lines between gender identities blur and the call for inclusivity grows louder, brands are standing at a crossroads. How can they connect effectively with female consumers in a way that respects their individuality without falling into the trap of outdated stereotypes? Lejla…
Women are a prominent presence in the packaging industry, but face challenges in what sometimes still is a male-dominated sector. Elisabeth Skoda speaks with two women who have made their mark on the industry – Nerida Kelton, Vice President Sustainability and Save Food for the World Packaging…
BlueAlp and Recupero Etico Sostenibile (RES) have signed an agreement to establish Italy’s first industrial-scale advanced recycling facility, expected to process and convert 20kt of mixed plastic waste annually.
